The Pangolin Reports - China

Why are pangolins so sought after in China?
Pangolins: the most trafficked mammal in the world and now possibly linked to the coronavirus epidemic. Why are these shy creatures so sought after by Chinese - and why is China struggling to battle the illegal pangolin trade? Join us as we go undercover to follow reporters who produced The Pangolin Reports to answer these questions.
Guests:
Jiaming Xu, The Pangolin Reports
Tin Htet Paing, Myanmar Now
Wander Meijer, Globescan
Dr Lao Lixing, University of Hong Kong (retired)
Transcripts in Mandarin and English at chinadialogue and chinadialogueocean.
Credits:
Executive Producer and Host: Marcy Trent Long
Producer: Bonnie Au
Assistant Producer: Amber Hou
Sound Engineer: Chris Wood
INTRO/OUTRO Music: Alex Mauboussin
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